Gene

FOXO3

FOXO3 makes a protein that helps cells respond to stress and regulate repair and survival pathways. Several FOXO3-region markers, including rs2802292, have small population-level links to living to very old age. They do not predict one person's lifespan.

Traits FOXO3 shapes

FOXO3 longevity variant

Markers (rsIDs)

rs2802292

Reference databases

HGNC gene symbol report: FOXO3
NCBI Gene: FOXO3

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